Alcohol and Disorientation-Related Responses. II. Nystagmus and 'Vertigo' during Angular Acceleration,
Abstract
The integrity of the visual and vestibular systems is important in the maintenance of orientation during flight. Although alcohol is known to affect the vestibular system through the development of a positional alcohol nystagmus, information concerning the effects of alcohol on 'vertigo' and eye-movement (nystagmus) responses to angular acceleration is contradictory. This study was designed to investigate the effect of alcohol ingestion on both 'vertigo' and nystagmus responses to angular stimulation. Responses were obtained (a) with and without visual fixation, and (b) with the alertness of the subjects controlled.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0730629
Entities
People
- David J. Schroeder
Organizations
- Civil Aeromedical Institute